34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

78°
H 80°
L 73°
WNW
4mph
High tide
8:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 2:47 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 8:46 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:374.94:503.910:560.310:45-0.16:584:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:215.35:364.011:440.111:28-0.36:594:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:065.66:224.012:32-0.27:004:59New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:525.97:104.012:12-0.51:20-0.37:014:59New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:406.07:594.012:59-0.62:09-0.37:024:59New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:305.98:513.91:49-0.63:00-0.37:034:59Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:235.89:473.92:41-0.53:54-0.27:034:59Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:195.510:483.93:38-0.34:49-0.17:044:59Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:185.111:543.94:41-0.15:470.07:054:59First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:204.75:500.16:460.07:065:00First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:034.11:234.47:030.37:430.07:065:00First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:094.32:264.18:170.38:38-0.17:075:00First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:114.63:253.99:250.39:29-0.17:085:00Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:064.84:203.710:260.210:17-0.17:085:01Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:565.05:113.611:190.111:02-0.27:095:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:415.15:573.512:080.07:105:01Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:245.26:403.512:520.07:105:02Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:045.17:213.412:24-0.11:330.07:115:02Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:435.08:013.41:040.02:130.17:115:02Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:224.98:403.31:430.02:530.17:125:03Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:014.79:213.22:220.23:320.27:125:03Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:404.510:023.23:030.34:110.37:135:04Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:204.210:473.13:450.44:500.47:135:05Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:024.011:353.24:320.65:300.57:145:05Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:473.85:240.76:110.57:145:06Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:273.312:353.66:220.86:540.47:145:06Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:213.61:273.47:250.77:400.37:155:07Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:153.92:233.38:290.68:270.17:155:08Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:094.33:183.39:300.49:17-0.17:155:08Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:014.74:133.410:270.110:07-0.47:165:09Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:525.15:073.511:21-0.27:165:10Waning Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657419)

Common Questions About Ocean City Beach, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ocean City Beach, NC?

Ocean City Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 98% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Ocean City Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ocean City Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Ocean City Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ocean City Beach, NC?

Tide data for Ocean City Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8657419. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8657419.

What is the moon phase in Ocean City Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ocean City Beach, NC is Full Moon (98% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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